My Day Trip to Waterford City from Dublin by Bus
Editor’s note: Dylan Jones is a Summer Intern from the USA for JJ Kavanagh. He will be travelling to our key destinations on day trips and bringing his thoughts from a tourist perspective. We hope you enjoy his honest feedback!
Waterford is the oldest and one of the most populated cities in all of Ireland. Founded by the Vikings long ago, it is a great place to explore and discover history, friendly people, and find some great food. I began my day in Dublin and caught an early 736 JJ Kavanagh coach to Waterford city. Prior to my visit, I had done some planning and knew I wanted to look into the Medieval Museum, followed by the Epic Tour of the Viking Triangle, and ending with a needed bite at Momo Restaurant. The welcoming hospitality from my JJ Kavanagh driver got my day rolling and provided for a fantastic start to my adventure.
Panoramic view of beautiful Waterford City at night.
Image sourced from Discover Ireland.
Medieval Museum Tour
Experience some of greatest treasures of Medieval Ireland
Upon arrival in Waterford, I visited the Medieval Museum for the tour around the historical building in which the museum is built. I highly recommend taking a guided tour as the tour guide was very informative and went over a tremendous amount of the extensive history of Waterford. The items on display in the museum are truly astonishing! Not only do you get to see where the priests ate their meals together underground, you also get to see what they were eating. Animal remnant’s such as kneecaps, Vertebrae’s, Jawbones, etc. are left underground on display for viewing. The museum itself is full of ancient artifacts. You get to see Henry VIII’s hat and the charters granted to the city.
Even if you don’t have too much interest in medieval history, you will be more than satisfied with what you get out of this tour. I really liked how they gave us the option to go back through the rooms in which the tour took place in order to get more time to see the items that were appealing to each person individually. If you are ever in Waterford and are interested in history about the city, I highly recommend this museum.
Visit the website for more details: Waterford Medieval Museum
How to get there: Waterford Medieval Museum is a 5 minute walk from our 736 route Parnell St bus stop – Open directions in Google Map. Or 11 minutes from our Dooley’s Hotel bus stop on the Quays.
Epic Walking Tour, Waterford Treasures
“Vikings to the Victorians – A thousand years of History in a Thousand Paces”
The Epic Walking Tour of the Viking Triangle was a fantastic way to spend an hour of the sunny afternoon. With only a few clouds in the sky, it was a perfect day to go on a walking tour through this beautiful Irish city taking in both the views and smells of the nearby sea. Our tour guide had a great sense of humour and knew just about everything you wanted to know about Waterford, bringing a great deal of the history to life. It truly was a wonderful tour to get you actively involved with the history of the city. From learning about the Vikings to Reginald’s Tower, and taking in much of the 18th century architecture, I found Waterford to be a great city for exploration. I enjoyed the views of the city as well as some of the historical landmarks including the Bishop’s Palace, Choristers’ Hall, and the Church Cathedral. I would highly recommend investing your time into this tour to get a great understanding of this historic Irish city. You will not be disappointed!
View the website for booking info: Epic Walking Tour
How to get there: Bishops Palace is a 5 minute walk from our 736 route Parnell St bus stop – Open directions in Google Map. Or 11 minutes from our Dooley’s Hotel bus stop on the Quays.
Momo Restaurant
After completing the tours and my exploration of the city, my next stop was at the delicious Momo Restaurant. From the moment I first walked in, I was treated to great service, which is something that really stood out for me. The menu had a wide variety of healthy options as well as some of the best food Ireland has to offer. After my few hours of walking, I felt I deserved to treat myself with the fish and chips. The food was amazing, fresh, and got me rejuvenated for more activities! If you are ever in Waterford and are in need of a good bite, I would highly recommend this restaurant. This meal and staff were delightful and I thoroughly enjoyed every bite!
For more menus and booking visit: Momo’s Restaurant website.
How to get there: Momo’s is a 5 minute walk from our 736 route Parnell St bus stop – Open directions in Google Map. Or 8 minutes from our Dooley’s Hotel bus stop on the Quays.
Getting to and from Waterford with JJ Kavanagh Buses
The excellent service to and from Waterford on the 736 JJ Kavanagh route made for a well worth trip. The Wi-Fi was perfect both ways allowing me to use my phone as I pleased and there were charging plugs too which was incredibly handy. One thing I noticed about the JJ Kavanagh Coaches compared to some of the other coach services I have taken was amount of room you have and the quality of seats, which makes for a very comfortable ride. Our driver was on time so we reached our destination at the hours designated in the timetable. If I were to go back to Waterford via Coach, there is only one way I would choose to travel – JJ Kavanagh is my choice for service, timeliness, and comfort!
Plan your journey to Waterford City with JJ Kavanagh 736 Route
JJ Kavanagh have 14 bus services daily to Waterford City from Dublin City Centre and Dublin airport daily on our 736-Waterford-Carlow-Dublin route. We highly recommend you pre-book your bus tickets from our using our Journey Planner here or our mobile app.